Miracle Great Pyrenees Kiowa, OK

Miracle's Story
-By Miracle, a 6-7-year-old, 96b female Great Pyrenees.
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I have never felt like I belonged anywhere. I have been an outside dog for as long as I can remember. I was always the dog who got some pets. I was always the dog that got some scraps of food. I was always the dog that was just there...but I never really felt part of the family. To be honest, I really do not think I have been with one family my whole life. If I am remembering right, I had been passed around at least a few times. When I landed in my last home, I thought maybe finally things would be different. Sadly, it wasn't. Once again I was expected to be outside. To watch over animals. To protect the property. To be a good dog that never gets into anything or does anything wrong. And the most important rule...never to ask for anything.

It wasn't okay for me to keep asking for attention...they didn't have time for me. It wasn't okay for me to try to come inside...I wasn't allowed to. It wasn't okay for me to try to be with them instead of doing my job of watching the animals. I never got a say. With every home, I was expected to be this good girl but never truly a part of the family. What else was there though? This had been the way my whole entire life. I didn't know that there was something different out there. That there was the chance that I didn't have to always be on the outskirts. That I didn't have to be the one always looking from the outside in. So, I dealt with it. Then one-day things changed. The "how" is a little hazy for me but I ended up on my own. If I am remembering right my family just up and left one day. They left me to fend for myself, and that was when I left. There was simply nothing holding me to that place anymore.

You would think that I would have been afraid. Here I was all by myself. Instead, I felt free. For the first time in my life, I had control over what happened to me...at least to a point. Sure..I was hungry and so so thirsty. My coat was never really taken care of but it got even more tangled and dirty. But at least I was no longer begging for scraps from those who were supposed to love me. I didn't have very good street smarts though and ended up being picked up by animal control. At that point, I was pretty sick. I was very dehydrated so I was vomiting and having some very dark urine. I had injured my nose and was not feeling my best. However, my tail still wagged and I loved pets. Here I was...this sick, hurt, and matted girl, and yet I was so thankful that I finally had people truly taking care of me. The shelter was feeding me yummy meals, and the people were so nice. They wanted to give me a chance, and they reached out to this rescue. To tell you the truth, I didn't think anything would come of it. No one truly wanted me when I was a young and pretty girl, so why would someone want me now?

It turns out that they didn't see me as a sick dog. They saw me. They saw the girl I once was and the girl that I could one day be again. They ended up pulling me and it wasn't long after that I ended up in my foster home. I was already feeling so much better thanks to having fluids back in me and soon after I had a spa day! I have never had a spa day. I couldn't believe how amazing I felt afterward. I couldn't believe how well I had been cleaned up and how beautiful I looked. I couldn't remember the last time I had looked so white! My vet visit revealed that I was heartworm positive. and Ehrlichia That sucked. It was yet another blow as to how I had been failed in my past life by those who had claimed to love me. This rescue didn't even blink an eye at that though. They started me on meds, and just like that, I was on the road to recovery.

When my foster mom brought me home, I had no idea what to expect. Would I have a spot outside? Would I be expected to watch over something? I never expected that she would walk me right inside the house! Upon entering the house, I felt the most amazing breeze. It felt SO GOOD! I kinda just stood in awe and looked around. One minute I was in the heat and the next it was gone and replaced by cool air. I met the other dogs and they told me it was called A/C. I decided very quickly that I liked it. It didn't take me long to find myself a nice spot to plop down in the hallway. For the first time in a very long time, I could let my guard down. I let out this big ole blissful sigh before I passed out.

I am a laid-back girl. I spend most of my days napping but am starting to interact with my foster family more and more and enjoy spending time with them. I am an older and bigger girl so move a little slower. I have not shown any interest in toys but honestly, I have no idea what they even are or what I am to do with them. I am not familiar with the game called fetch and have not had the chance to go swimming. I am a pretty regal gal though so don't think that I would be interested in getting my coat all wet by jumping in the pool or lake. I have not been on any walks in my foster home, but I think I would enjoy them. I believe longer walks are referred to as hikes? I wouldn't be up for those. I am on the lazier side and move slower, so wouldn't be a fan of spending the whole day walking around. I would much rather stay home and relax. I wouldn't be opposed to going places with my human but I don't want to do it all the time. I am more of a homebody and am not the kind of girl who always wants to be out doing something. I am a Netflix and Chill kind of girl.

I do great with other dogs. I am indifferent to them though and am not interested in playing with them. I would not be the dog to bring home if you are looking for a playmate for your current dog. However, if you have another calmer and chill dog and are looking for a companion for him/her...then I would be an amazing choice! I have met cats and do well with them. I am not being fostered around any kids. I have a very gentle personality but would still prefer that they be 8+. I couldn't really keep up with those super energetic and noisy little ones. I enjoy calm pets and lovings. I am friendly when it comes to meeting new people. I am pretty calm and may give a tail wag or two but am not pushy about attention.

My house manners are superb. I am not a chewer, am potty trained, am not a barker, and can be trusted with free roam of the house. A kennel has not been necessary for me so I have no experience being in one. As long as the apartment was on the lower floor and they didn't have any weight restrictions, I believe I would do just fine in one. I am a very calm and sweet girl.

I was always the dog looking from the outside in. I never want to be her again. I want to be the dog that someone looks at with love in their eyes. I want to be the dog that someone will love forever and ever. That someone will say that I was the pyrfect addition to their family. All I want is love. I am a lower-maintenance girl and really don't need much in my new home. Just someone who will love and spoil me. I am ready to be someone's forever girl, and put the days of being an until girl behind me.

Are you the family that can offer me forever? If so, please apply to adopt me at
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app

*I am still undergoing heartworm treatment. I will be ready to go home around Mid-August.

Once you have submitted your application, it will be sent on to my foster family for consideration.

I am being fostered in Kiowa, OK. I do ask that my new family pick me up, none of that outside transport stuff. If I am going to move in with you, I expect to start our journey in the car together driving home TOGETHER. I may need some help getting in the car but once I am in, I ride very well.


My adoption fee is $250.00.

That will include my DHLPP, Rabies, and Bordetella. I will be micro-chipped, have a fecal done, be de-wormed, be spayed/neutered, and will be current on heart-worm and flea/tick prevention.

*It will also include my heartworm&Ehrlichia Treatment.
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EPILOGUE

-Below is an excerpt from Miracle's foster family.

"When you look at Miracle, you just know that she has had a rough life. You can see it in her eyes. Yet, when she sees you looking at her, she wags her tail and lights up. She is such an incredibly sweet and gentle soul. All she wants to do is belong. She is perfectly happy just chilling with you.

Miracle is not pushy when she wants attention and often waits for you to pet her. Although, she is starting to open up more and more and will follow you around sometimes. She does great with other dogs and is indifferent to them. She would do fine in a home with or without them. Her house manners are excellent. She is potty trained and is well out of the chewing stage. She spends most of her day sleeping but still enjoys going outside to explore. It never lasts long though, especially in this heat. She will do her business and then be right back at the door wanting to come in.

If you are looking for a lower-maintenance dog..Miracle is it. This girl is so chill and is such an easy foster. Sometimes we forget that she is even a foster dog because she fits in so well. She is on the quieter side so would be a perfect choice for someone that works from home and needs a buddy while they work! ♥ "